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Monday October 26, 2009 Canned apricots: Deseret brand. "Visit www.providentliving.org for information on self-reliance."

Via the Federal Government, the Mormons have provided me with tasty food.

***"Guten Tag,

"Mein Name ist WILLIAMS PATRICK aus Côte d'Ivoire. Ich bin der einzige Sohn von Herrn und Frau Patrick, ich möchten, dass Sie mir helfen investieren in Ihrem Land. Ich habe meine Mutter im Alter von 10, Mein Vater war vergiftet zu Tode während des Krieges hier in Côte d'Ivoire...."

And in English, a letter suggesting I apply for a hotel job in England. Applicants get free airfare to the interview, and other perks.

***Public Release: 26-Oct-2009
Geology
Researchers here have discovered the pivotal role that volcanoes played in a deadly ice age 450 million years ago. Perhaps ironically, these volcanoes first caused global warming -- by releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. When they stopped erupting, Earth's climate was thrown off balance, and the ice age began.
National Science Foundation ( Read more... )